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Y587 WDO

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,602 mi
Last recorded119,602 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 WDO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 119,602 miles

Engine management light illuminated

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 96,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

both nearside and offside headlamps deteriorated, beam image deteriorated

covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,466 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 89,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 77,944 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,643 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 May 2010 58,175 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 58,175 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate deteriorated. Replace a.s.a.p.

Pass 22 May 2009 50,712 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 50,703 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 May 2009 50,693 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,252 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 36,250 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 29,478 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 29,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre perished on outer sidewall.

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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Y587 WDO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,269 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y587 WDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y587 WDO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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